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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,219.37, 3,326.95 and 986.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,219.37, 3,326.95 and 986.95 is: 1,479.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,219.37 : 3,326.95 = 986.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,219.37/3,326.95 = 986.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,219.37x = 3,326.95 × 986.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,219.37x = 3,283,533.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,283,533.30/2,219.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479.49

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